C1nounformalfoodtravel
US/prəˈvɪʒ.ənz/
UK/prəˈvɪʒ.ənz/
supplies of food and drink, especially for a journey
In context
We bought provisions in the last village before the road climbed into the mountains.
The boat carried enough provisions for a week at sea.
When the storm cut the roads, provisions in the island shops began to run low.
Words that go with provisions
verb + noun
- buy provisionsThey stopped at a market to buy provisions for the trek.
verb + preposition
- run out of provisionsThe climbers ran out of provisions on the fifth day.
- stock up on provisionsFamilies stock up on provisions before the typhoon arrives.
noun + preposition
- provisions forPack provisions for two days, just in case.
adjective + noun
- enough provisionsMake sure you have enough provisions before you set off.